Ged Docherty

Manager of the For Baby's Sake Team within Blackpool Council. All views expressed are my own and not those of organisations I am employed by.

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

@deborah_b_87 Hope Harry is having an amazing time 😀

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

#dads #dadsmatter #blackpoolBetterStart #FamilyHubs #ForBabysSake

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

@BelindadeLucy @Spring68 Can't believe you are defending a lying, entitled, enabled narcissist !

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

#Trauma #traumainformed #traumaresponsive #personcentred #forbabyssake #beacyclebreaker

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

It's #babycommunicationweek

[HowManyTimes? @_HowManyTimes]

Do you know one of the thousands of local men who are likely to be experiencing domestic abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member? #DontDismissIt and help them access specialist support safely. Call the local domestic abuse helpline on 0808 80 200 28.

[Oxford Parent-Infant Project @Oxpip]

Good to see The Guardian highlight the need to support #Fathers experiencing #PostnatalDepression: https://t.co/BUuENHWH4l 👶👨

OXPIP has been working for 25 years supporting fathers who struggle with difficult feelings around the birth of their baby: https://t.co/xKMtPP0CxQ

[Better Start @CECDBlackpool]

If you work with pregnant women in Blackpool, please share 🧡

To celebrate #IMHAW2023 and #BondingBeforeBirth, we are organising our first community Baby Showers 🎈

Open to all expectant families in Blackpool, whatever stage of their pregnancy.

Book 👉 https://t.co/0aUn98MP9d

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

#dadsmatter #familyhubs #earlyyears #1001days #BlackpoolBetterStart

[HowManyTimes? @_HowManyTimes]

New parent? The first 1001 days are so important. Take the first step in getting life-changing support for you and your child
https://t.co/kZjGkv3BaA
@forbabyssake #NewBaby #1001Days

[HowManyTimes? @_HowManyTimes]

In May we are looking at domestic abuse during and after pregnancy. This is a critical time, and we can all help. Find out more about our campaign at https://t.co/nhMd5rov3Y
@forbabyssake @LPTnhs @LeicesterMammas @free_va @lwacharity @WALLAction @panahghar

[The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake]

Brilliant film from @NHSsoutheastCDN with @dralaing & other experts explaining intergenerational trauma and how the perinatal period is a unique opportunity to break the cycle @forbabyssake #startinpregnancy
Change the Story: Break the Cycle https://t.co/OwZqCnAly0 via @YouTube

[The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake]

Book here to hear our Deputy CEO Amanda talk about how to make change happen and improve outcomes along with other past and present award winners

[The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake]

Today's theme for #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek is Shining The Spotlight On Support

This animation explains how you can use an Emotional Safety Plan to think about what you need to feel safe, calm and supported in pregnancy and beyond

https://t.co/fehl1b3B4c

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

We’ve created additional guides for survivors of #DomesticAbuse on turning #EmergencyAlerts off using #TalkBack (or #VoiceAssist) and #VoiceOver.

Below 👇🏻is the version for #VoiceOver on iPhone, which can also be found here: https://t.co/Gs5UXH23WX.

Find the #TalkBack version here: https://t.co/0FfiMLaohE

Thank you to @Vision_Fdn for their contributions.

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

@AngelaRayner The fact that he stated he received Raab's resignation 'with great sadness' implies he is complicit in the bullying !

[South Tyneside SCP and SAB @STSafeguarding]

National CSPR Panel has shared two short films ‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’ illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories:

Is my behaviour abusive? - YouTube
https://t.co/ISz0rRcobo

[The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake]

We are looking to recruit two full time #fundraisers, a Trust #Fundraiser and a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, these #fundraising roles will be pivotal to the next phase of our development as an innovative and evidence-based charity

https://t.co/MM53XGLwIX

[Brendan Bunting Art 🇯🇲🇮🇪 @DapperArtist]

Blackpool MP Scott Benton under investigation by parliamentary watchdog https://t.co/3BadhUUP2K

Scott Benton breaking yet more rules ��🏽‍♂️

Blackpool is in need of a by-election ASAP!

We need someone honest, hardworking with integrity to represent our town nationally.

[Ged Docherty @geddley]

@Vicki_CECD @CECDBlackpool Congratulations Vicki 👍😀